"We absolutely intend to bring this legislation back up," said Doug Heye, a spokesman for Mr. Cantor.
And I urge every member who's uproots a free and open internet to join me and sign this petition so we can bring this legislation to the floor".
Although the temperance movement, which was widely supported, had succeeded in bringing about this legislation, millions of Americans were willing to drink liquor (distilled spirits) illegally, which gave rise to bootlegging (the illegal production and sale of liquor) and speakeasies (illegal, secretive drinking establishments), both of which were capitalized upon by organized crime.
"We can't let a five-year consensus-building process stagnate now, just when we're committing to details and enacting legislation, by bringing this to a personal or emotional level with two sides getting entrenched," said Councilwoman Barbara Blass.
He said the current law was "ambiguous", adding: "We encourage the Welsh government to bring forward this legislation as soon as possible and continue its work to support parents by promoting positive, effective and non-violent methods of disciplining children".
Shadow Rural Affairs Minister Antoinette Sandbach said Mr Davies had had "years and months to bring forward this legislation" and had instead chosen to do so using an emergency procedure over 24 hours.
Labour MSP Michael McMahon, who spoke at the rally, said: "The government didn't listen a year or so ago when they brought forward this legislation - it's bad legislation and it's having a detrimental effect on the relationship between football fans and the police.
Worst of all, despite announcing its intentions to bring in this legislation over the summer, the government opted to introduce the bill first and consult with farmers second.
Mark Simmonds, minister for consular policy at the FCO, said the government is "committed to bringing the legislation forward".
However, I'm proud to say that I've asked for and received full assurances today from our majority leader, Trent Lott, that he is prepared to bring this needed bipartisan legislation to the Senate floor within two weeks.
